Tender

Powder Bed Metal Additive Manufacturing System

THE UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Manchester is currently conducting a tender process for the procurement of a Powder Bed Metal Additive Manufacturing System, aimed at supporting their new national research and innovation centre in advanced materials, the Sir Henry Royce Institute. This open procurement process, classified under "Numerically-controlled machines for metal" (CPV code: 42632000), is set to close on 5 January 2018. The contract period is scheduled to commence on 23 January 2018 and conclude by 28 March 2018, with delivery addresses eligible across the United Kingdom and beyond.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in advanced manufacturing technologies, particularly those specialising in 3D printing and additive manufacturing systems. Companies that design, manufacture, or supply components for high-power laser systems and precision machinery will find this contract well-suited to their capabilities. Engaging in this tender could enable SMEs and larger enterprises to establish partnerships with academic institutions, facilitating growth and innovation in the field of advanced materials.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Powder Bed Metal Additive Manufacturing System

Notice Description

The University of Manchester will be home to a new national research and innovation centre in advanced materials, the Sir Henry Royce Institute (SHRI). The University wishes to appoint a Contractor or Contractors to supply a Powder Bed Metal Additive Manufacturing System. A 3D additive manufacturing system, equipped with high power dual lasers for melting and processing materials in-situ. This should include a primary, up to 700 W laser, with a standard spot size of below 80 m and ability to defocus or increase the spot size by at least 40%. The second laser should have a power up to 1000 W and also be capable of defocusing to a larger spot size of 600 um for the purpose of rapidly melting larger areas, melting multiple layers of powder at a time, pre-heating, or heat-treating individual layers. The system must be able to process a wide range of reactive (e.g. titanium) and non-reactive metallic powder materials. The system will comprise lasers and optical bench, a process chamber, powder supply and recoater system, a precision layer height control system, precision platform height control mechanism, with an integrated heating element able to heat the substrate to a desirable temperature up to 200oC, process gas filtration including flow sensor, oxygen sensors (ppm sensitivity), with controlled gas circulation to remove process fume, temperature sensors and dew point sensors. Additional information: To express an interest in this project please visit the website below where you will need to register to obtain tender documentation. https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofmanchester/aspx/Home Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bd4f290a-f2b8-49d0-9690-808b9763db5b
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

42 - Industrial machinery

CPV Codes

42600000 - Machine tools

42630000 - Metal-working machine tools

42632000 - Numerically-controlled machines for metal

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Nov 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Jan 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
23 Jan 2018 - 28 Mar 2018 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M1 7HS
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Hulme
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Rusholme

Further Information

Notice Documents

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